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A Line of Fashionable and Functional Kicks for Kids
KEEN, Inc., an innovative footwear brand building unique, versatile shoes for men, women and kids, is proud to announce the much-anticipated launch of its Spring 2016 Encanto collection. Each shoe is designed to let kids embrace the Boundless Wonder of childhood, to get outside and explore! The new Encanto collection combines style, comfort, convenience, and function.

Limited-Edition “Dream World” Available
Last night tokidoki, the pop culture brand meaning “sometimes” in Japanese, and Sanrio, the global lifestyle brand best known for the beloved pop icon Hello Kitty®, unveiled their print design collaboration with Ju-Ju-Be®, the function-meets-fashion bag company, at tokidoki’s 10th anniversary party in downtown Los Angeles. This never-before-seen collection, entitled “Dream World”, will be available to consumers on November 17, 2015.

European designers have just the right touch of style to produce goods that whisper (not scream) — this is the absolutely perfect item. Introducing Childrenchic, an online boutique that offers beautifully-styled, exceptional-quality ensembles for babies and children, hand-selected from independent European designers. Anyone looking for a truly timeless dress will be enchanted with the Wonder Lilly Girl that features white lilies against a blue ground with a super-short skirt and an open back. Pair it with the silver sparkle menorquina leather sandals for twinkling toes and you have an outfit that stops traffic in any corner of the world.

It’s a struggle nearly all nursing moms are familiar with — cute shirts or dresses rarely make nursing convenient. Pieces that are made specifically for breastfeeding work fine, but unfortunately are not always very stylish or attractive; they can have a blanket-like look that many moms find unflattering. Cloak seeks to change all that with their gorgeous and practical collection of nursing dresses. Each piece is unique, and offers great versatility of wear.

Whether the style is artisan homespun, futuristic, or something in-between, the new generation of green products has something to offer to just about any shopper. ecoBibi is one of the notable companies bringing fun, new products to environmentally responsible families. To give kids a safe, healthy start, ecoBibi has designed a line of natural, organic burp cloths, bath towels, changing mats, wash cloths, and stroller accessories made from a soft cotton/bamboo blend. Gifts sets include various pieces that are perfect for new and expecting parents.

Sometimes dreams come true which is what happened to the woman behind the classic action figures from Kaskey Kids. Christy Kaskey’s children were sports fiends. Wanting to keep them entertained and remembering the fun her brothers had with their action figures, Kaskey got her own offspring involved and also turned to other boys and girls in kindergarten and first grade who served as her focus groups when she developed the figures. The results are award-winning toys that engage kids and keep them entertained even in the face of all the high-tech options available.

If anyone knows the importance of a good fit in swimwear, it’s surfers, but you don’t have to be one to appreciate the genius of the adjustable waist functionality in Just Bones Boardwear boardshorts. In 2011, Jennifer Weisman introduced her revolutionary boardshorts inspired by her sons who were “just bones” skinny. Tired of having their shorts fall down, Jennifer designed a patented adjustable waist hidden in the back of the short made of Velcro. In addition to keeping shorts from falling down, the adjustable waist is great for tweens who are often between sizes.

The plethora of baby products available today can be overwhelming! That’s why going with a brand that combines function and design like ZoLi Inc. is the perfect solution. From sippy cups and dinnerware to teethers and changing mats, each item is meticulously crafted to perform exactly how it should, in an elegant fashion. These safe-to-use baby products are promised to make modern parenting a little bit easier and give parents some peace of mind. Tested regularly, every item in stock is made with the safest materials for baby as well as the environment.

For the last month, the eyes of the world have been fixated on China’s tumbling stock market and depreciating currency. And a major question on the minds of buyers of Chinese made goods is, “How will this depreciation of currency affect manufacturing in the region?” Does the currency devaluation signal a weakening of China’s economy and thus a signal to stay away? Or, on the contrary, does it signal an aggressive move by the Chinese government to make its manufacturing sector more competitive?